When I got the Book How to Grill(for Christmas) , My wife was a skeptic. See she hates to try new things at a restaurant, where I like to explore everything on a menu . Therefore her doubts of the new flavors from the book began. I figured that I had one maybe two shots form the recipes to win her over.

First, I tried the Mojo marinaded pork. She loved the flavor. Now I am beginning to think about that second shot.

Second, simple barbeque chicken with the basic BBQ rub and the vinegar based mop sauce. WINNER. the flavor was amazing.

Third was her suggestion. " What do you need out of that book to smoke a brisket?" The brisket will be cooked this weekend.

In the meanwhile, trying the fajita recipe tonight on the grill. Have a feeling that I will be doing a lot of cooking outside from now on.

And if you would have done a good BCC first, she would have been hooked from day one...no 2nd or 3rd chance needed...either way, the journey has now begun....and it is a long, never-ending journey to find smoke and meat perfection (you never do, otherwise you would stop looking)....enjoy the journey, 'cuz the flavors are just going to get better.